Life feels like A LOT for Marcella in ABSOLUTLEY EVERYTHING. Same, girl, same. Meet Damian Alexander, the author extraordinaire of this middle grade masterpiece with the audio introduction from @teachingbooks.bsky.social! share.teachingbooks.net/QLCZVT7

Gathering and Growing: 2026 ALA Annual Conference Highlights The final weekend of June marked the 150th Anniversary of the ALA Annual Conference. From June 25th to June 29th, librarians, publishers, and authors packed the streets of Chicago to celebrate the communities they've built and the…

Celebrating 250 Years of American Stories As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, these books highlight the diverse voices and defining events that built the United States.... https://lernerbooks.blog/2026/07/celebrating-250-years-of-american-stories.html

The World Cup is well underway! Support your youngest soccer fans with the latest picture book from John Coy, THE WORLD GAME. lernerbooks.com/shop/show/26...

We mourn the passing of Jane Yolen, author extraordinaire and friend. Her work touched the lives of countless readers around the world, and her stories will remain in our hearts forever. To work with her was a profound privilege. Our deepest condolences to Jane's family and friends.

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through June? Over the first half of 2026, our fiction and nonfiction titles have captivated readers everywhere. Here is a look at the twenty-four standout stars highlighted by…

We have one very special book celebrating its release in June. Read on to discover the latest and greatest naptime picture book, perfect for lounging in the summer sun!

“I am interested in what it takes to be the happy endings that our elders have been waiting for.” @kaokaliayang.bsky.social, author of the new picture book A HOME ON THE PAGE, shares her powerful stories with the SoftPower/FulStories podcast! www.softpowerfulstories.org/ps6-kao-kali...

Get to know @marciamickelson.bsky.social, author of THE WRITING ROOM, with this clip with @teachingbooks.bsky.social! share.teachingbooks.net/QLOH79V

Q&A with Doug Rand about his new children's picture book, SHAVUOT, SHAVUOT, WHY ARE YOU SAD? tinyurl.com/4km3sddf

Author Florence Migga joins us today to share her experience writing the new middle grade novel THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK, her creative choices, and her hopes for young readers. Read on to download a free discussion guide!

The World Cup is quickly approaching and all young soccer fans are on waiting to see who comes out on top! Author John Coy joins us on the Lerner blog to share his brand new picture book that will encourage the love of the game and the love of reading at the same time!

TRUMPETS OF DEATH has been nominated for the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards in the Best Publication for Teens category! Our congratulations to author and illustrator Simon Bournel-Bosson. 🍄 Find the full list of nominees on the Comic Con website: www.comic-con.org/awards/eisne...

TIME asked 25 literary experts to pick one book that they believe reflects where American life is headed or speaks to the present in a meaningful way. Librarian and Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets chose MY FRIEND JULIA! Check out the full list here: time.com/collection/o...

"This book is joining an entire ecosystem of stories about creating a more just world." Lesley Younge shares her upcoming YA nonfiction, PLAYBOOK FOR JUSTICE, with @publisherswkly.bsky.social in this week's issue! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Picture Book Roundup: Bright Reads for the Start of Summer Picture books remain one of the most joyful ways to spark curiosity, connection, and early literacy. This roundup highlights standout titles perfect for story times, classroom read‑alouds, and everything in between.

Calling Connecticut! Author Marilyn Singer will be at the Hickory Stick Bookshop May 23rd, 3pm to share her recent books including WHOSE TREE IS THIS?. hickorystickbookshop.com/event/2026-0...

May Happy Book Birthday We are happy to showcase these new titles to inspire young readers and build excitement for the fast-approaching summertime!

Belinda Jensen has faithfully delivered weather news for KARE 11 since 1993. We wish her the best as she begins new adventures, and we are proud to be a part of her legacy through the "Bel the Weather Girl" series. lernerbooks.com/series/10429... www.kare11.com/article/news...

Author @mccrina.bsky.social joins Deborah Kalb for this in-depth interview on her new YA novel BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS. Get the inside look: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/04/q-wi...

Wild Rumpus bookstore created a story stroll from WHERE WE COME FROM. If you're in the Minneapolis area be sure to check it out! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Hmong: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Vicky Lyfoung Hmong: A Graphic History retraces the account of a vibrant Asian ethnic group, blending rich documentation and personal stories. Long oppressed, the Hmong struggle to preserve their traditions and way of life in a homeland torn by war…

When It’s Your Turn for Midnight: An Interview with Author Blessing Musariri What would you do if everything you believed about your life began to unravel? In When It’s Your Turn for Midnight, author Blessing Musariri explores identity, family secrets, and the quiet strength it takes to face the…

Magawa, the giant rat, has saved lives working to detect buried landmines in Cambodia. Now he's being honored with a statue. Learn more about this furry hero in the picture book RATS TO THE RESCUE! www.economist.com/asia/2026/04... lernerbooks.com/shop/show/24...

The Real Rosalind: An Interview with Authors Debbie Loren Dunn and Janet Fox For years, Rosalind Franklin’s name has lingered in the background of one of science’s greatest discoveries, but her full story has remained largely untold. In The Real Rosalind, authors Debbie Loren Dunn and Janet Fox…

What Good Is a Dead Tree?: An Interview with Author Doug Wechsler What happens when a tree falls and begins to decay? In What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery, author and photographer Doug Wechsler reveals the hidden world inside a rotting log, where insects, fungi, and other organisms work…

WHOSE TREE IS THIS? takes readers on a poetic tour from the perspective of thirteen animals to discover the ways oaks benefit them and the environment. Today award-winning author Marilyn Singer joins us to share her experience writing this new picture book, why she finds oaks fascinating, and more.

Associate Publisher @carolhinz.bsky.social spoke with Every Library about the freedom to read and what Lerner is doing to help. See the full conversation on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/orOJ8m4...

April Happy Book Birthday We are excited to announce these new titles to keep the little ones turning pages during the rainy springtime season!

Q&A with Shelley Rotner about her new children's picture book, LET'S CAMP! tinyurl.com/4565h457

Q&A with Annette M. Clayton about her new MAGICAL PROTECTION AGENCY chapter book series for kids. tinyurl.com/mscsk8en @annettemclayton.bsky.social

Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! Celebrate with kids by reading REWRITING THE RULES, a picture book biography of Dr. Kathleen Friel. This amazing scientist runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy. @drzathome.bsky.social www.cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/news/march-2...

Today Ernesto Saade, author and illustrator of RED STONES, joins us to explore his work, his inspirations, and his favorite comic book creators. Read on to see exclusive sketches and early art.

"I want kids to have fun and witness the beauty of nature." Author Shelley Rotner joins Deborah Kalb on Books Q&A for an interview about her latest photo book, LET'S CAMP! deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/03/q-wi...

Author @kaokaliayang.bsky.social speaks with MN Reads on her latest picture book "A Home on the Page." Hear the full conversation here: www.thenorth1033.org/arts-culture...

Today on the Lerner blog, author Shannon Hitchcock joins us to talk about how WILD MOUNTAIN IVY came to be and how her debut novel THE BALLAD OF JESSIE PEARL ties into the story. Read on to download a free discussion guide!

The finalists of the Bologna Licensing Awards have been announced! We are delighted to share Lerner in partnership with The Planetary Society have been named finalists for the Best Licensed Publishing Project category. licensinginternational.org/news/the-fin...

VOTING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! It’s time to find out if you will be AMERICA’S FAVORITE TEACHER! One educator will take home the prize of a lifetime, including: 💰 $25,000 📖 An appearance in Readers Digest 🏝️ A vacation to Hawaii 🧑‍🔬 A school assembly with Bill Nye The Science Guy! americasfavteacher.org

Did you know that the largest migration on Earth happens every night? Learn all about zooplankton and why they are crucial to the planet in THE OCEAN'S HEART. Today author Jilanne Hoffmann joins us to share how she discovered the zooplankton's migration and more!

History is full of drama, adventure, and discovery. What could be better for YA readers? Authors Janet Fox and Debbie Loren Dunn talk about turning lost history into compelling YA nonfiction on this Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations podcast episode: podcast.kirstenwlarson.com/e/ep-20-turn...

Librarian Prep Post: Building AAPI Heritage Month Collections As you plan displays and programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, books can serve as powerful entry points for learning and discussion. These titles showcase diverse voices and experiences, helping readers…

Author and illustrator Ramon Olivera hits it out of the park with Béisbol Begins! This picture book biography follows Nemesio as he travels from his home in Havana, Cuba, to a school in Alabama and falls in love with #baseball.

Part TWO of our cover reveal, now with more @cpark.bsky.social! Go to @fuse8.bsky.social's cover reveal/interview to see what Chris had to say about working on this book! afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/04/t... MANY thanks to CP Natalie Mitchell Design for making this brilliant video for me!

Today author and illustrator Janice Hechter joins us on the blog to share what compelled her to write THE POWER OF HER PAINTBRUSH, her research process and more!

2026 may officially be The Year of the Horse, but in the picture book world it seems a lot more like The Year of the Cat. Take a gander at what may be one of the coolest feline contributions to kidlit as I talk to @grubreport.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/04/t...

Today I reveal the cover of one of the truly great picture books of 2026. I also get to talk to Leo Timmers and ask him about his painting process (something I've wondered about for years). #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/25/i...

ICYMI yesterday, I posted a new deal for one of my incredible author. We’re so excited to be working with the brilliant @amyarielfitz.bsky.social at @lernerbooks.bsky.social. When I tell you the author has a way of making even serious subjects hilarious in an introspective way, I’m not kidding.

Under cover of darkness, it's a race to eat before being eaten! Congrats to @jilanne.bsky.social and Khoa Le! #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #ocean @steamteambooks.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @jilanne.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 THE OCEAN’S HEART: THE TINY CREATURES ESSENTIAL TO LIFE illustrated by Khoa Le, published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB #kidlit

I have a brand-new author-illustrator interview that’s just dropped on the Writers’ Rumpus blog (www.writersrumpus.com). Come check it out and enter our book giveaway!! 📚🩷✍🏻🎨🖌️ #childrensbooks #kidlit @janicehechter.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social